Barbara Jane Buettner

Barbara Jane Buettner, 77, of Bradley, was called home into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center. Barbara was born on October 18, 1946, to Fred and Elvera Hammer. She was a parishioner of the Lutheran faith. She was a lifelong fighter of various illnesses, and never known to complain about it. On December 8, 1973, she married Edward Buettner in Mt. Prospect, IL. Together, they built a life full of love, successful businesses, and a competitive relationship for backgammon. For many years, beginning in 1983, Barbara was a Sales Representative for Avon. For decades, she thoroughly enjoyed mentoring other representatives, while developing life-long friendships with the communities she served. She was always the first to offer her services for fundraising, donating to various organizations, and enjoyed traveling the world with Avon for her dedication to the company. Barbara will most lovingly be missed by her family, who was her most pride and joy. She was best known to be the first person up and last to sit down, as she was always taking care of her family. She cherished the precious time she had with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and was always known to have a special sweet baked for them and the pool ready for summertime. Barbara exemplified her role as a mother and grandmother, leaving behind a legacy of love. Barbara is survived by her 3 daughters, Kimberlee (Ron) Wood of Victoria, Texas, Nancy (John) Coleman of Rantoul, Illinois, and Laura Rattin of Bourbonnais. Also surviving is a sister, Kathy (Mike) Byrne; 2 brothers, Don (Sandy)Hammer, Jim Hammer; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward. Also preceding her are her parents; a brother, Fred Hammer; and a nephew, Owen Hammer. Cremation rites have been accorded. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.